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Closing Costs: Wilmington, DE

Mortgage payment estimates, closing cost breakdowns, and homebuying data for Wilmington, Delaware.

Median Home Price
$285K
Population
71K
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,350
Property Tax Rate
0.56%
Wilmington vs Delaware Median
The median home price in Wilmington is $285,000, which is 20% below the Delaware state median of $355,000.

Mortgage Calculator — Wilmington, DE

Pre-filled with Wilmington median home price and Delaware tax/insurance rates. Adjust for your property.

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Monthly Payment (PITI)
$1,682
Principal + Interest + Tax + Insurance + PMI
Principal & Interest
$1,441
per month
Taxes & Insurance
$241
per month
Total Interest Paid
$291K
over 30 years
Total Loan Cost
$519K
all payments
Payment Breakdown
Loan Amount$228,000
Principal & Interest$1,441
Property Taxes$133
Homeowners Insurance$108
Total Monthly PITI$1,682

Closing Costs — Wilmington, DE

Estimated closing costs based on Delaware rates and fees applied to Wilmington prices.

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Delaware: Avg closing costs 3.3% of price. Transfer tax: 4%.
Estimated Closing Costs
$19,752
6.9% of purchase price
Lender Fees
$2,477
origination, underwriting
Third-Party
$2,875
appraisal, title, inspection
Government Fees
$11,400
transfer taxes, recording
Prepaids + Escrow
$3,000
taxes, insurance, interest
Itemized Costs
Loan Origination (0.8%)$2,052
Underwriting Fee$350
Credit Report$75
Appraisal$550
Home Inspection$450
Title Search + Insurance$1,725
Recording Fee$150
Transfer Tax$11,400
Prepaid Taxes (3 mo)$399
Prepaid Insurance (12 mo)$1,300
Prepaid Interest (15 days)$685
Escrow Reserves$616
Total Closing Costs$19,752

Buying a Home in Wilmington, Delaware

The median home price in Wilmington is $285,000, 20% below the Delaware state median of $355,000. With a population of 70,898, Wilmington is a smaller market where home prices tend to be more accessible than in many parts of Delaware.

Property taxes in Delaware average 0.56% annually. This low property tax rate is a significant advantage for Wilmington buyers, keeping your monthly costs well below what you'd pay in higher-tax states. Homeowners insurance in Delaware runs approximately $1,300 per year. This is within the normal range nationally.

Average rent in Wilmington is $1,350/month. The price-to-rent ratio in Wilmington is moderate, meaning the buy-vs-rent decision depends heavily on how long you plan to stay.

Wilmington presents moderate affordability. The $285K median puts homeownership within reach for median-income households, though down payment savings and closing costs require planning.

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